Parish Organizations
Liturgy Commission
It is the mission of the liturgy committee to foster an awareness of God's presence when we gather to pay him honor and glory on the Lord's Day and other special Liturgies through prayerful and inclusive planning and by the use of appropriate texts, music, symbols, movement, and active participation of all phases of parish ministries.
Contact: Chris Connelly
Hospitality Commission
The Hospitality Committee is committed to working together with other parish committees to bring the St. John Parish Community together through a variety of planned social events in an effort to nurture the families of our parish and to foster new friendships.
Contact: Kathleen Martell 508-559-0261
Peace and Justice Committee
The goal of the Peace and Justice Commission is to offer support and resources to victims of injustice and to provide a vehicle for those who feel alienated to return to the life of the church. Meet monthly.
Family Life Ministry
Family Life Ministry is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere for the growth and development of family life at St John The Evangelist church by addressing the spiritual and social needs of the lives of families within our parish.
Contact: Carmen Pearson
email
phone: 508-378-7364
Book Club / Bible Study meets monthly. We are currently meeting on Thursday evenings in CCD office. New members always welcome.
Holy Stitchers
The mission of the Holy Stitchers is to present a garment to all being baptized. The garment is a gift from the church, which is beautifully hand stitched with the symbolic Chi-rho on the front. The symbol is comprised of two Greek letters X and P symbolizing Jesus Christ. The garment may be passed on to future family members as they receive the sacrament of baptism.
Contact: Rose Penney 508-583-5045
Catholic Woman's Club
To serve God and Mary, our Blessed Mother, through our dedication to them, the church, and each other. We raise funds vital to the support of the church. Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, Sept thru December, and March through June.
Contact: Mary Ann Boyle
email
phone: 508-378-4704
Rosary Makers
It is our mission to make rosaries available for everyone. We are a small group that spreads Mary's message at Fatima by sending rosaries to the missions so that others too may contemplate the Lord's life. "Praising Jesus through Mary".
Contact: Mary Ann Boyle
email
phone: 508-378-4704
Prayer:
Father we pray that in making a rosary and giving it to someone whom we do not know, we are expressing our love for you and others. With these rosaries we pray for and with each other. May these prayers bring us together as people and eventually as nations. May your will be done. Amen
Building Commission
It is the mission of the Building Committee, to provide the skill and resources to keep the structure and grounds in a neat, safe, respectful condition for the sole purpose of serving the community and members of Saint John the Evangelist church with a place to reflect, pray, meet, teach, and socialize. The Building Committee will help the Pastor by suggesting modifications and seeking to upgrade the building and grounds of Saint John the Evangelist church when the need arises.
Contact: TBA
Pro-Life Ministry
To celebrate our loving God's gift from conception to natural end, each and every day, through positive and peaceful action, education, and prayer. Enrolling others through our daily example to protect and cherish the unborn, the handicapped, the imprisoned, and the elderly. We humbly pray for the intercession and constant guidance of our most blessed Mother Mary and our chosen patroness, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. We thank our most loving Father, His most generous son, and the Holy Spirit, our most perfect guide, for choosing us as their instruments of peace in promoting a Culture of Life.
Contact: Missy Schrader
St. Vincent dePaul Society
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service. In the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul, this organization serves those who are needy and suffering.
Contact: Bob Hill
Email: ebstvincentdep9@aol.com
Hotline: 508-378-3760
Fund Raising
It is our mission to identify, plan and implement fund raising activities that provide cash inflow that will aid in funding parish programs. The fund raising activities are intended to be focused efforts that yield the maximum financial and parish community support for St John the Evangelist Parish.
Please visit the pages under Giving Opportunities